Laser-Powered Electric Field Probe

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking quotations for one Laser-Powered Electric Field Probe through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) conducted under FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Solicitation Number NB675030-26-00063). The probe must operate across a frequency range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz and accurately measure electromagnetic field strength for research and safety compliance purposes. Evaluation will be based on two factors: Technical Capability (Factor 1) and Price (Factor 2), with technical capability assessed on confidence levels (high, some, or low). Technical quotations are limited to six single-sided pages and must demonstrate similar experience and ability to meet all technical requirements specified in the Requirements and Specifications document. The closing date for quotation submission was January 5, 2026, and quotations must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Lia Arthofer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov with firm-fixed unit pricing and country of origin information.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is open on an unrestricted basis to all qualified contractors. The requirement specifies delivery 90 days after receipt of order (ARO) to NIST's facility in Boulder, Colorado 80305, with FOB Destination terms and Net 30 payment terms. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active UEI number and are subject to applicable FAR clauses, Buy American requirements, and the nonmanufacturer rule. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electrical Signals) with a size standard of 750 employees. Small businesses that are not certified must provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and all invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) to INVOICE@NIST.GOV.